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9 things I wish I knew before starting my law degree

It’s never too early to start thinking about your career, says LSE grad Bláithín Dockery

Aug 22 2018 9:02am
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BPTC student calls for the immediate introduction of ‘unlimited’ exam resits

Online petition claims the regulator’s recently-announced assessment tweaks are ‘prejudicial’ towards those currently completing the course

Aug 21 2018 12:04pm
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I want to become a City lawyer — where should I do my GDL?

Which factors matter most?

Aug 17 2018 12:00pm
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Careers

Student event: Artificial intelligence and the law — with Clifford Chance

Top City lawyers discuss the impact AI is having on the profession; students ask the questions

Aug 17 2018 10:58am
Future pupil barrister launches YouTube channel explaining laws in 60 seconds

His first quick-fire clip is on stop and search

Aug 17 2018 9:25am
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Why women should pick Oxford for law and men LSE

Students getting their A-Level results today, take note

Aug 16 2018 8:55am
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Durham Law School shelves plans to introduce 8am lectures

Thank god for that

Aug 15 2018 9:01am
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Lawyers slam firm over six-week internship offering ‘travel expenses’

Nicholls & Nicholls silent over whether the role will be paid but states that it will ‘tailor packages according to the successful applicant’s circumstances’

Aug 14 2018 11:02am
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‘New Rules’: Law students release parody Dua Lipa music video addressing sexual harassment in the workplace

It’s racked up over 57,000 views already

Aug 13 2018 12:17pm
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Careers

This is how you get a training contract as a career changer

Top lawyers from Irwin Mitchell, PwC and Shearman & Sterling share their routes into the profession

Aug 10 2018 1:06pm
‘I have training contract offers from Slaughter and May, Clifford Chance, Latham & Watkins and White & Case — which one do I accept?’

Magic circle versus US megafirms

Aug 9 2018 10:20am
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How I used the Equivalent Means route to qualify as a solicitor without doing a training contract

It’s a tough way in, but for those who want it enough this new way into the profession is a great opportunity, writes newly qualified solicitor Eman Hassan

Aug 6 2018 9:17am
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Brunel Law School ditches GDL ahead of SQE roll-out

As it launches new ‘fast-track’ LLB

Aug 3 2018 9:57am
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Clifford Chance ups training contract numbers from 80 to 95 in first magic circle increase since 2008 financial crisis

Exclusive: TCs soar by nearly 20% 🎉

Aug 2 2018 9:00am
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SRA picks Kaplan to deliver new solicitor super-exam

Eight-year deal

Aug 1 2018 1:00pm
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Clifford Chance launches lawtech training contract that leads to qualification as a solicitor

New scheme will run alongside firm’s conventional training contract

Aug 1 2018 12:18am
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Anglia Ruskin law grad holds up sign at busy London station in bid to land training contract

He’s not the first

Jul 30 2018 4:24pm
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Future pupil barrister’s endearing tweet about being called to bar 29 years after her mum goes viral

👩🏼‍⚖️👩🏼‍⚖️

Jul 30 2018 3:10pm
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ULaw’s plans to move Chester campus on hold

Housing project at law school site rejected by planners

Jul 30 2018 12:02pm
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Careers

The internet, Mike Tyson and 90 Picasso paintings — life as a media and sports lawyer

A panel of top lawyers share their experiences

Jul 27 2018 2:02pm
Cambridge law grads behind case-predicting robot part ways

Mystery surrounds split

Jul 26 2018 11:59am
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Careers

7 things career changers can do to secure a training contract

ULaw careers consultant Candy Kobrak discusses transferable skills and application technique

Jul 26 2018 11:04am
River cruises, cookery lessons and afternoon tea — a round-up of the best summer vac scheme activities

Any actual legal work?

Jul 24 2018 10:12am
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Great British Bake Off winner turns back on celeb cooking career to study the BPTC

Manchester law grad John Whaite won series three of the hit cookery show — now he wants to become a barrister

Jul 24 2018 9:04am
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